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  • Heavy rain and storms today Play Video

    May 22, 2013 7:22 AM

    Watch out for some flash flooding this morning across Southeast Louisiana. We picked up 2 to 4 inches of rain and that has caused areas streams, creeks, drainage ditches and local roads to flood. Remember DO NOT drive through flooded roadways!! After the first batch of rain this morning,... more »
  • Heavy flooding rains with some severe weather today

    May 10, 2013 8:49 AM

    ...Flash Flood Watch Through Saturday Evening For All of Southeast Louisiana... It was a very stormy start to this Friday. We have severe thunderstorms moving through Baton Rouge starting around 4:45 AM through the 7 AM hour. There were numerous reports of hail, strong winds, flooding and power outages.... more »
  • Mostly cloudy with more heavy rain and storms today Play Video

    May 2, 2013 7:04 AM

    ...Flash Flood Watch In Effect Through This Evening... It is another cloudy and mild start to the day with a few showers popping up on radar. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s. Keep that umbrella with you today. The upper-level low is still sitting over parts... more »
  • More heavy rain and t'storms today Play Video

    May 1, 2013 6:49 AM

    ...Flash Flood Watch Through Thursday Evening... We have a mostly cloudy, mild and muggy start to this Wednesday with a few showers on the radar. Showers will continue to pop-up during the morning hours. Temperatures are in the mid 60s. The upper-level low remains parked over Louisiana this... more »
  • Heavy rain and storms return today Play Video

    April 30, 2013 7:30 AM

    It is a pretty quiet start to this Tuesday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies and some patchy fog. The fog could get dense at times with visibilities less than 1/4 mile, so please use caution as you travel this morning. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s.... more »
  • Plenty of heavy rain and storms today Play Video

    April 3, 2013 7:15 AM

    It is a very soggy start to the day with heavy rain and thunderstorms moving up from the Gulf of Mexico. The rains will continue throughout the morning with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. The rain and some thunderstorms will become less widespread and... more »
  • Tornado Watch until 8 PM for the WBRZ Viewing Area Play Video

    February 25, 2013 12:59 PM

    The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Tornado Watch for all of the WBRZ Viewing area until 8 PM tonight. Thunderstorms are developing once again as a warm front moves up from the Louisiana Coast into Baton Rouge. These storms could become strong to severe with large hail,... more »
  • Scattered showers continue today Play Video

    February 22, 2013 9:36 AM

    It is a mostly cloudy Friday Morning across the Baton Rouge area. There are isolated showers moving through town as well. Temperatures are in the lower 60s. The cold front will stall along the Louisiana Coast today. An area of low pressure will move along it, and this will... more »
  • Rain with some strong to severe storms possible today Play Video

    February 21, 2013 7:14 AM

    It is a pretty quiet Thursday Morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies and it is a little breezy with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weather will be going downhill by lunchtime today. A warm front will move up from the Gulf... more »
  • Potential flooding in lower Livingston Parish Play Video

    February 12, 2013 5:26 PM

    MAUREPAS - The threat of more rain could mean trouble for people living in lower Livingston Parish. The area is still trying to dry out from last month's heavy rain, when some homes ended up with a foot of water inside. Since Sunday two to three inches of... more »
  • Rainy and stormy on this Mardi Gras Play Video

    February 12, 2013 8:29 AM

    It looks like we will have a pretty soggy Mardi Gras. The cold front has stalled along the coast overnight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are still popping up around Baton Rouge this morning with mostly cloudy skies. It is cool with temperatures in the 50s. The front will retreat... more »
  • Area bracing for heavy rain on Lundi Gras

    February 11, 2013 10:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials said they were preparing for heavy rain and flooding ahead of Mardi Gras today. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Tuesday afternoon as a cold front moves into the area. Emergency officials in East Baton Rouge Parish said they'd make a... more »
  • Chilly and rainy weather expected today Play Video

    January 15, 2013 8:31 AM

    It is another cold and rainy morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers popping up on the radar. Temperatures are in the upper 30s to lower 40s. More of the same wet, chilly and dreary weather is on tap this afternoon. This is... more »
  • More rain with chilly temperatures today Play Video

    January 14, 2013 6:46 AM

    We start this Monday Morning with more scattered showers and some heavy rain. It is pretty chilly with temperatures in the lower 40s. Better take your warm coat and umbrella with you today! The showers and a few thunderstorms will continue this afternoon thanks to a stationary front that... more »
  • Flooding continues in Ascension Parish Play Video

    January 10, 2013 5:42 PM

    DARROW - The water in many Ascension Parish neighborhoods like Pelican Point has subsided enough for trucks or other large vehicles to traverse the roads. The same cannot be said for Darrow, a few miles south. "I had a little patch of grass. Now you don't see any grass.... more »
  • Heavy rain with some severe weather possible today Play Video

    January 10, 2013 7:24 AM

    ...Tornado Watch Until 2 PM Today... ...Flash Flood Watch Through This Afternoon... A line of heavy rain and thunderstorms is moving through Baton Rouge this morning. Some severe weather will be possible too. Temperatures are in the upper 60s. The line of heavy rain and thunderstorms will slowly... more »
  • Heavy rains continue today

    January 9, 2013 8:01 AM

    ...Flash Flood Watch Until Thursday Night... The heavy rain continues this morning! We picked up around 3-6 inches of rain since yesterday! This has caused some flash flooding around the viewing area and that will continue today! We start the day with more rain and temperatures in the 60s.... more »
  • A PDS Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 PM for the WBRZ viewing area

    December 25, 2012 1:25 PM

    The Storm Prediction Center has issued a PDS Tornado Watch for the entire WBRZ Viewing area until 8 PM tonight. A PDS Tornado watch means that there is a higher risk for strong and long-track tornadoes across the watch area. Round 1 of the storms was really uneventful this... more »
  • Severe Weather Outbreak is possible today

    December 25, 2012 9:13 AM

    ...A Significant Severe Weather Outbreak is expected on this Christmas Day... Our analysis of the current weather around Baton Rouge shows that it is warm and becoming humid. A warm front has moved north of Baton Rouge this morning and it will continue to push northward into Mississippi. We... more »
  • We will still feel the effects of Isaac in our weather today

    August 31, 2012 8:01 AM

    Isaac is located in Arkansas and it will move into Missouri later today. We start the morning with mostly cloudy skies and it is pretty muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s. Feeder rain bands will still stream over Southeast Louisiana into Isaac today. This will allow us to... more »
  • Tropical Storm Isaac afternoon forecast update

    August 30, 2012 12:46 PM

    Isaac is still a tropical storm as it moves away from Baton Rouge, or 50 miles south of Monroe, LA with winds around 40 mph, pressure up to 989 mb. It is moving to the NNW at 9 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect until further notice for... more »
  • Tropical Storm Isaac Morning Update

    August 30, 2012 7:35 AM

    Isaac Early Morning Update: It is still a tropical storm as it moves NW away from Baton Rouge, or near Simmesport, LA with winds around 45 mph, pressure 985 mb and moving to the NW at 8 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning remain in effect until further notice for all... more »
  • Late Morning Isaac Update

    August 28, 2012 1:42 PM

    Isaac is finally a hurricane! It will continue to strengthen through landfall tonight. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from East of Morgan City, LA east to Destin, FL. A Tropical Storm Warning is in efect for Inland Parishes/Counties Around Baton Rouge. Isaac is moving to the northwest at... more »
  • Isaac early morning update

    August 28, 2012 7:54 AM

    Isaac Morning Update : Isaac is still not a hurricane yet, but the NHC says that it is on the verge of becoming one! Winds are 70 mph and the pressure is down to 976 mb. The storm is getting stronger and the storms are wrapping around the center. The... more »
  • Here is the latest with Tropical Storm Isaac

    August 27, 2012 8:15 AM

    ...Hurricane Warning from East of Morgan City, LA east to Destin, FL... ...Tropical Storm Warning for Inland Parishes/Counties Around Baton Rouge... Hurricane Isaac Update : This morning the storm is located about 360 miles Southeast of the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Winds are sustained around 65 mph and... more »
  • Scattered t'storms around Baton Rouge this afternoon

    August 16, 2012 12:40 PM

    Additional moisture will stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico this afternoon. When that is added to a front which is still stalled north of Baton Rouge, a sea breeze front and daytime heating it will all lead to a better chance of rain/storms today. This means that more of... more »
  • Scattered thunderstorms return this afternoon

    August 13, 2012 12:41 PM

    We will have a hot and humid afternoon with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could become strong with gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes. The storms are coming from the sea breeze, a disturbance over Mississippi and a cold front that is stalling along the... more »
  • Showers and storms throughout the day

    August 10, 2012 6:38 AM

    There are isolated showers and a few thunderstorms popping up this morning with mostly cloudy skies. Some could be strong to severe. Otherwise, it is warm and humid with temperatures in the 70s. The showers and thunderstorms will become more numerous through the morning and into the afternoon. Some... more »
  • More showers and storms today

    August 9, 2012 5:26 AM

    It is a warm and muggy morning across the Baton Rouge area with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Scattered showers and storms are developing along the Coastal Parishes and drifting northward. Temperatures are in the mid 70s. We will see scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms from this... more »
  • Expect scattered storms this afternoon and evening

    August 8, 2012 12:39 PM

    Scattered showers and thunderstorms are popping up right now all around Southeast Louisiana. They are coming from the sea breeze, a disturbance north of Louisiana and daytime heating. Some of the storms could be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. High temperatures will be in the... more »
  • Hot with scattered storms this afternoon

    August 6, 2012 1:02 PM

    Be sure to take your umbrella with you as you head out the door this afternoon. We will have a sun and cloud mix with scattered to numerous thunderstorms popping up. This is all due to a stalled cold front just north of Louisiana, an upper-level low in the Western... more »
  • More showers and storms popping up this afternoon

    August 6, 2012 7:21 AM

    This Monday Morning starts off with partly cloudy skies and very muggy conditions as the temperatures are in the 70s. A weak tropical wave will move west across the Northern Gulf of Mexico coast today and right toward Louisiana. Combine that with a stalled weak cold front along the... more »
  • Scattered showers and storms around town this afternoon

    July 27, 2012 1:05 PM

    Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be popping up all around Southeast Louisiana this afternoon. Some of them could be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. High temperatures will be reached early as they climb into the lower 90s before the rain moves in. The rain... more »
  • Scattered storms moving through Baton Rouge today

    July 26, 2012 1:21 PM

    Scattered showers and thunderstorms are popping up around the Baton Rouge area. Some of these could be strong with gusty winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes. When it is not storming, it will be partly cloudy and hot. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s and the heat... more »
  • Becoming hotter with scattered storms today

    July 23, 2012 7:38 AM

    We start the new work week off with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and some showers along the coast. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the 70s. We will still have to dodge some rain and storms this afternoon thanks to an easterly wave moving from... more »
  • More showers and storms today with heavy rain

    July 20, 2012 12:43 PM

    This afternoon will be another hot one with highs in the lower 90's. An upper level low and weak disturbance will fire off more scattered storms this afternoon. These storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. As we make our Friday commute... more »
  • Calm weather this morning, but storms return this afternoon

    July 20, 2012 5:26 AM

    We have some calm weather this morning with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70s. The weather will be changing this afternoon as another disturbance, or cold pocket of air aloft, moves over Southeast Louisiana. At the same time, a weak cold front will be stalling over the... more »
  • Get ready for more scattered storms today

    July 19, 2012 6:10 AM

    This Thursday Morning is starting out with partly to mostly cloudy skies and it is muggy with temperatures in the 70s. Get ready for another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. An area of high pressure is located over the Great Plains and we are on the eastern... more »
  • Some sun with scattered storms this afternoon

    July 13, 2012 12:40 PM

    We have some sunshine coming out around Baton Rouge, but it will not last very long. The sun is heating us up and that will help to set off scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of the storms could become strong with heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes. High... more »
  • More showers and storms this afternoon

    July 12, 2012 1:36 PM

    Showers and thunderstorms are popping up all round the Baton Rouge area. Some will be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. Some minor flooding will be possible. High temperatures have already been hit before the rain started as they climbed into the upper 80s. The... more »
  • Dry this morning with more rain and storms this afternoon

    July 12, 2012 6:29 AM

    It is another partly to mostly cloudy morning across the Capital City. Isolated showers are also developing across the region and that trend will continue through the morning. Temperatures are in the 70s. We are still stuck in the same weather pattern that we have been in for the... more »
  • Scattered showers and storms return this morning

    July 11, 2012 6:42 AM

    We begin this Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and showers are popping up around the Viewing Area. Some rain could become heavy at times later this morning. Temperatures are in the mid 70s. Not too much will change in the forecast today compared to yesterday. There is an upper-level... more »
  • Rain and storms are moving through Baton Rouge

    July 10, 2012 7:24 AM

    We have an early start to the showers and some thunderstorms this morning. They are isolated to scattered across Southeast Louisiana and will become more widespread through the morning. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The showers and thunderstorms will... more »
  • Showers starting this morning and lasting through the afternoon

    July 9, 2012 5:17 AM

    We start this Monday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and isolated to scattered showers. Some thunderstorms are possible too. Temperatures are in the lower 70s. We will have another round of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. This is all thanks to a mid to upper-level low... more »
  • A warm morning with storms this afternoon

    July 3, 2012 6:10 AM

    We begin this Tuesday with more very muggy conditions and mostly clear skies. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s. This afternoon will be just like yesterday. It is going to be hot and humid with isolated showers and thunderstorms popping up with the daytime heating along with... more »
  • Hot with isolated storms this afternoon

    July 2, 2012 12:29 PM

    Get ready for another very hot and humid afternoon around Baton Rouge. It will be partly cloudy, but we will have some isolated showers and thunderstorms popping up. These storms will come from the sea breeze, daytime heating and a old thunderstorm outflow moving in from the east. Some of... more »
  • A muggy morning with some isolated storms this afternoon

    July 2, 2012 6:20 AM

    We start this new work week off with very warm and muggy weather. We have mostly clear skies with the temperatures in the upper 70s. We will be very hot again this afternoon, but we will see some isolated showers and thunderstorms popping up. Most of the storms will... more »
  • Very hot and humid with spotty storms this afternoon

    June 28, 2012 12:34 PM

    It will be partly cloudy and very hot again this afternoon all thanks to the ridge of high pressure remaining over the Southeast U.S. It will also be a more humid than the last few days. This will allow for some stray to isolated showers and thunderstorms to pop-up with... more »
  • Isolated showers and storms through the evening

    June 18, 2012 5:38 PM

    We have some isolated showers and a few t'storms around Southeast Louisiana right now. Some heavy rain is possible. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. There will be some spotty showers tonight with partly cloudy skies. It will be warm and... more »
  • Scattered storms continue this evening around Baton Rouge

    June 15, 2012 6:12 PM

    Look for the scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue this evening. Some of them will be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. There could be some minor flooding around town. Temperatures are in the lower 80s. The storms will dissipate by 10 PM tonight and... more »
  • Scattered strong storms around Metro Baton Rouge

    June 14, 2012 5:30 PM

    Update: The storms over Downtown Baton Rouge have weakened and we now have some light rain. The stronger storms are now located over the Felicianas, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and Northern Livingston Parish. Heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes are still possible. I have a full update on... more »
  • Hotter with scattered storms this afternoon

    June 13, 2012 1:24 PM

    We will have a hotter afternoon thanks to more sunshine than we had yesterday, but we will still have to dodge scattered thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong with heavy rain. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s. Some storms will linger into the evening with... more »
  • Scattered storms with some heavy rain this afternoon

    June 12, 2012 1:05 PM

    The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been canceled for ALL Parishes in the WBRZ viewing area. Some strong storms with heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon as the disturbance moves to the southeast. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the mid to upper... more »
  • Severe thunderstorm watch continues until 2 PM

    June 12, 2012 10:05 AM

    The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire WBRZ viewing area until 2:00 PM. A watch means that severe weather is possible in the watch area. The large area of thunderstorms that were over North Louisiana and Central Mississippi early this morning is... more »
  • Some rain this morning with storms later today

    June 12, 2012 6:08 AM

    We have some lingering showers across Southeast Louisiana this morning from the disturbance that moved through overnight. It is warm, but not as humid as yesterday with temperatures in the 70s. Another round of showers and thunderstorms will move through later this morning and into the afternoon hours. These... more »
  • Hazy sunshine with scattered storms this afternoon

    June 11, 2012 12:35 PM

    It will be hazy, hot and very humid this afternoon across the Capital City with a mix of sun and clouds. We will have to dodge scattered showers and thunderstorms that pop-up as well. Some could be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. Our high temperature... more »
  • Muggy morning, with scattered afternoon storms

    June 11, 2012 6:30 AM

    It is a VERY muggy and warm start to this Monday Morning with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the mid 70s. We will return to a more typical summer-time weather pattern today as the upper-level low that sat over us all weekend has finally moved east of Louisiana.... more »
  • Scattered storms with heavy rain this afternoon

    June 8, 2012 1:41 PM

    We will have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon across the Capital City. Some of the rain could be heavy at times and some flooding will be possible. We could pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain. A Flood Watch remains in effect from now until Sunday... more »
  • Flash Flood Watch in effect through Sunday Evening

    June 8, 2012 10:35 AM

    A heavy rain event is forecast for Southeast Louisiana starting today and lasting through the weekend. A upper-level low, currently over the Northwest Gulf of Mexico, will slowly move over Louisiana all weekend. This will cause scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop beginning late this morning and... more »
  • Heavy rain expected today

    June 8, 2012 6:42 AM

    ...Flood Watch in effect from 10 AM Friday until 7 PM Sunday... We start out this Friday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies and it is muggy with temperatures in the lower 70s. Get ready for some heavy rain to return to the Baton Rouge area beginning... more »
  • Scattered storms return this afternoon

    June 7, 2012 12:25 PM

    We will have another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as the stationary front remains over South Louisiana. Some of the storms could become strong and have gusty winds, heavy rain, hail and frequent lightning strikes thanks to the slow-moving storms. It will be hot before the storms... more »
  • Quiet weather this morning with scattered storms this afternoon

    June 7, 2012 6:20 AM

    All the heavy rain from last night has dissipate and we are left with some cloud cover this morning. It is also warm and muggy with temperatures in the lower 70s. We will have another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms today thanks to the stationary front still sitting... more »
  • Another sizzler today with isolated t'storms

    June 6, 2012 12:27 PM

    More heat with oppressive humidity this afternoon as a stationary front sits along the I-10 corridor. This front will help to set off isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some could be strong with gusty winds, heavy rain, hail and a lot of lightning. High temperatures will be in the lower 90s,... more »
  • Hot with showers and storms this afternoon

    June 5, 2012 12:24 PM

    We will have a hot and humid afternoon across the Baton Rouge area, but there will be a break in the heat for some of you. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop-up across Southeast Louisiana thanks to a weak cold front moving in from the north. Some of... more »
  • Muggy this morning with storms returning this afternoon

    June 5, 2012 6:08 AM

    We have a quiet start to this Tuesday Morning with clear skies and steamy temperatures in the lower 70s. A weak cold front will be sinking from North Louisiana south toward the I-10 corridor today. This will help to set off isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of... more »
  • Severe weather possible this afternoon and evening

    May 31, 2012 1:08 PM

    The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6 PM for much of the WBRZ viewing area. Thunderstorms are developing all around Southeast Louisiana ahead of a squall line. The squall line is moving to the southeast and will move through Baton Rouge during the... more »
  • Hot with showers and a storms popping up this afternoon

    May 30, 2012 12:44 PM

    We will have another sweltering afternoon, but there will be some relief from the heat. A disturbance is forecast to move into the Baton Rouge area from the northwest. This, combined with a sea breeze and daytime heating, will set off isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the... more »
  • Partly cloudy and hot with isolated t'storms this afternoon

    May 22, 2012 1:09 PM

    It will be another hot afternoon with partly cloudy skies. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will also pop-up thanks to the tail-end of a cold front sitting near Baton Rouge, a disturbance moving from Texas toward Louisiana and daytime heating. Some of the storms could be strong to possibly severe with... more »
  • Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon

    May 16, 2012 1:13 PM

    We will have to dodge some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon as a dissipating upper-level low moves across South Louisiana. Some of the storms could become strong with heavy rain and gusty winds. It will be very warm and humid with highs in the mid 80s. The showers and... more »
  • Some heavy rain and a few storms this afternoon

    May 11, 2012 1:07 PM

    Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will move through Baton Rouge this afternoon. Some heavy rain will be possible, so watch out for flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from now until 7 PM Saturday. We could pick up 2-4 inches between this afternoon... more »
  • Flash Flood Watch in effect through Saturday Evening

    May 11, 2012 7:39 AM

    Due to the heavy rain threat starting today and lasting through Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the Baton Rouge area from 7 AM this morning until 7 PM Saturday. We could pick up 2 to 4 inches of rain between... more »
  • Calm weather this morning, but rain is on the way

    May 11, 2012 5:40 AM

    This Friday Morning is starting off with partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. A squall line of thunderstorms will be slowly moving out of Eastern Texas into Louisiana all morning. It will gradually get to Baton Rouge by midday. The squall line will... more »
  • Scattered showers and storms return this afternoon

    May 8, 2012 12:56 PM

    We will have another round of showers and thunderstorms popping up this afternoon. They will come from a sea breeze, a disturbance over Texas and outflow boundaries. Some of the storms could be strong to possibly severe. Heavy rain will be the main threat, and flash flooding will be possible.... more »
  • Calm this morning, but stormy this afternoon

    May 8, 2012 5:40 AM

    This Tuesday Morning starts off with some partly to mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions. Patchy fog is also developing across the viewing area. Temperatures are in the mid 60s. More storms are on tap this afternoon. They will come from a disturbance coming out of Texas plus the... more »
  • Scattered storms expected this afternoon

    May 7, 2012 1:05 PM

    We will have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. They are developing now and will continue all afternoon. The storms are coming from a sea breeze to the south, and a strengthening squall line in Mississippi. These storms could become strong to possibly severe. The main threat will... more »
  • A warm and muggy Monday Morning

    May 7, 2012 6:37 AM

    This Monday Morning is a warm and muggy one with partly cloudy skies. Some patchy fog is also around the viewing area. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A weak trough of low pressure will remain over the area today. When that is combined with daytime... more »
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog this morning

    May 3, 2012 5:20 AM

    We have plenty of clouds around Baton Rouge on this Thursday Morning. It is warm and muggy with a few sprinkles too. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s. The disturbance that was over the city yesterday has moved to the northeast of Louisiana. However, we still... more »
  • Showers and storms this afternoon

    May 2, 2012 12:32 PM

    We will have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon across Southeast Louisiana. Some of the rain could be heavy at times and winds could gust to 40 mph with a few of the storms. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s. The rain and storms will continue... more »
  • Showers & storms return to Baton Rouge today

    May 2, 2012 7:30 AM

    We have mostly cloudy skies with a few showers popping up this morning across the viewing area. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the 70s. The showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread during the afternoon. A few storms could become strong with heavy rain and gusty... more »
  • Mostly cloudy with a few showers this morning

    May 2, 2012 5:39 AM

    This Thursday Morning starts out dry with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the upper 60s. Be sure to take your umbrella with you as you head out the door today. A disturbance will move out of Texas into Louisiana... more »
  • Scattered showers and a few storms this afternoon

    April 17, 2012 1:15 PM

    Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will contine to move through Baton Rouge this afternoon. Some of the rain could be heavy at times as a slow-moving cold front passes through the city. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. The showers will continue through the... more »
  • Some showers this morning with more expected this afternoon

    April 17, 2012 6:09 AM

    We continue to have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers this morning. It is mild and muggy with temperatures in the 60s. The stalled cold front will slowly move to the east of Louisiana today. This means we will still have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms around the... more »
  • Rain & storms this afternoon

    April 16, 2012 12:29 PM

    We will have scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. They are along and ahead of a cold front that will stall over Southeast Louisiana. Some of the storms could become strong and the rain could get heavy at times. We could pick up 1 to 2 inches of... more »
  • Showers & storms arrive later this morning and last through the afternoon

    April 16, 2012 7:23 AM

    The morning commute is looking pretty good with partly cloudy skies. Some patchy fog is also possible. It is warm and muggy with temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A weakening cold front will move into the Baton Rouge today, and that will bring us numerous showers... more »
  • Storm weather expected today

    April 16, 2012 5:39 AM

    We begin this Monday Morning with mostly cloudy skies and it is very warm and muggy. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A weakening cold front will move into the Baton Rouge area today. It is forecast to stall over us, and that will bring numerous... more »
  • Scattered showers and a few storms expected today

    March 22, 2012 6:54 AM

    We still have showers and thunderstorms on TrueView Doppler Radar this morning. They could produce some heavy rain at times and will continue all morning. Temperatures are a little cool as they sit in the 50s. An upper-level trough of low pressure remains over Southeast Louisiana today, and that... more »
  • Heavy rain continues across Louisiana

    March 21, 2012 7:05 AM

    Slow, strong storms are slogging through Louisiana, making a major mess from the Arkansas border to the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains closed at least a dozen school systems Wednesday in the west and Cajun country. On the coast, days of strong southerly winds ahead of the storms prompted flood... more »
  • Heavy rain and severe weather possible today

    March 21, 2012 6:30 AM

    ...Tornado Watch until 11 AM... ...Flash Flood Watch from 7 AM Today through 7 AM Thursday... We start this Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers. Otherwise, it is warm and breezy with temperatures in the 70s. The slow moving cold front and squall line of... more »
  • Very windy with scattered showers and storms today

    March 20, 2012 2:05 PM

    This afternoon will be mostly cloudy and windy. Winds will be sustained around 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph at times. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 PM. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will also pop-up with some heavy downpours possible. It will stay... more »
  • Patchy fog this morning with some storms this afternoon

    March 13, 2012 8:15 AM

    We have some dense fog this morning with visibilities less than 3/4 mile at times. Please use caution as you travel around town. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy with some mist and temperatures in the 60s. The fog will dissipate around 9 AM, and we will be left with... more »
  • Strong to severe storms remain possible this afternoon

    March 12, 2012 1:15 PM

    We still have the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and into the evening hours. These storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes. Otherwise, we will have mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature in the upper 70s. The showers and... more »
  • Severe Storms moving south of Baton Rouge

    March 12, 2012 12:30 PM

    The NWS has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parish until 12:45 PM. This same storm has prompted the NWS to issue another Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Iberville, SW Ascension and Assumption Parishes until 1:15 PM. This storm is moving to the Southeast... more »
  • Storms moving back into Baton Rouge

    March 12, 2012 11:19 AM

    Thunderstorms are moving back into the Metro Baton Rouge area. These storms have been slow-movers and could become strong at times with gusty winds, very heavy rain and plenty of lightning strikes. They are moving east at 10 mph. These storms will continue through the morning and into the early... more »
  • A stormy morning

    March 12, 2012 6:38 AM

    It was a very active start to the day with some severe weather across the Baton Rouge area. Those storms have weakened, and we are left with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms for the rest of the morning. A few of these storms could become strong with gusty winds... more »

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  • Get ready for a soggy Mother's Day Weekend

    May 11, 2012

    ...Flash Flood Watch in effect from Today through Saturday Evening... Short Term Forecast : This Friday Morning is starting off with partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. A squall line of thunderstorms will be slowly moving out of Eastern Texas into Louisiana all... more »
  • More rain and storms today

    April 17, 2012

    Short Term Forecast : We continue to have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers this morning. It is mild and muggy with temperatures in the 60s. The stalled cold front will slowly move to the east of Louisiana today. This means we will still have scattered to numerous showers... more »
  • More welcome rain...

    June 22, 2011

    By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Climate Info : Yesterday, we officially picked up 2.89 inches of rain at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport! Talk about much needed rain! This was actually a record amount for the day too. Our rainfall deficit is still running around 11.48 inches, and it looks... more »
  • Hot with scattered storms today, and tomorrow will be hotter...

    August 20, 2010

    By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : The remnats of TD 5 are over Alabama today, and they will move eastward this wekeend. It sure has been very soggy week in Baton Rouge, it looks like we will still be dealing with scattered storms today. These storms will be... more »
  • More heavy rain today from the remnants of TD 5...

    August 18, 2010

    By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum ...Flash Flood Watch Through 7 PM Tonight... Short Term : The remnants of TD just will not go away. This morning it was only sitting near Natchez, MS, and it looks to only slowly drift to the northeast today. That is going to lead... more »
  • The warm weather is here, but we will have plenty of rain this week...

    March 8, 2010

    By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : It is a mostly cloudy start to this new work week. There are also a few showers popping up, but they are very light. These showers will continue throughout the morning for everyone. The temperatures are in the upper 40s. We... more »
  • Heavy rain expected today, but sunny weather returns for the weekend

    February 4, 2010

    . . .Flood Watch in Effect for Today & Tonight. . . Short Term : Scattered showers are greeting us this morning, and the rain has been a little heavy at times. It is chilly with temperatures in the mid 40s. Grab that umbrella and jacket with you today...... more »
  • The rain returns again today, but the weekend looks dry

    December 17, 2009

    Short Term : We begin this Friday morning with cloudy skies, and showers returning along the Louisiana Coast. The rain is likely making it to the ground along the coast, but it will take a little time before it hits the ground in Baton Rouge. This is called virga, or... more »
  • A soggy weekend, but warmer weather is on the way...

    December 12, 2009

    Short Term : It will be a cloudy and cool evening with some showers from time to time. The heaviest rain already fell this morning, and I am only looking for a few areas to see heavy rain tonight. Low temperatures will actually be around midnight as they sit in... more »
  • Numerous showers & storms on tap today...

    December 1, 2009

    . . .Numerous Showers Expected Today. . . Short Term : It is a chilly and cloudy start to this Tuesday morning here in Baton Rouge. Along the coast, there are plenty of showers moving onshore. The rain will continue to move to the north throughout the morning. The... more »
  • The Rains Continue. . .

    September 14, 2009

    . . .The Wet Weather Continues. . . Short Term : It is a mostly cloudy and muggy morning across the Baton Rouge area. There are also isolated to scattered showers around southeast Louisiana as well. The rain will increase in coverage as the morning goes on. Temperatures... more »

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